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LD08 GKO

2008 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,808 mi
Last recorded116,808 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 5 Series106,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 GKO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 116,808 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated small tear in rubber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 111,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 99,136 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp washer not working on offside

Fail 19 Nov 2019 99,110 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Head lamp washer not working

Pass 13 Nov 2018 96,121 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 96,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 90,537 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 89,713 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 82,309 miles

both rear tyres worn low close to limit

n/s/r tyre perished close to excessive

Pass 20 May 2013 72,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r drive shaft gaitor

Pass 15 May 2012 56,213 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 43,316 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 43,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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LD08 GKO is a 2008 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2008 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 106,702 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD08 GKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LD08 GKO is a 2008 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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